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Oncology Flashcards

1
Q

How to prevent compassion fatigue?

A

Attending a memorial service

Taking time off from work

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2
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What is polycythermia?

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Hematological disorder too much RBC’s causing blood viscosity, venous stasis, increased risk thrombus

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3
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What is important to teach for PV?

A

Prevent thrombus

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4
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How to prevent thrombus for PV?

A

Compression stockings
elevate legs
maintain adequate nutrition
s/s of thrombus

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5
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What is a long term complication of hemophilia?

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joint destruction

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6
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What is hemophilia?

A

Bleeding disorder, watch for internal bleeding esp on knee

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7
Q

Interventions for teletherapy?

A

Protect skin from rubbing scratching or rubbing
lukewarm shower daily
Use only creams approved by dr.
shield skin from effects of sun

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8
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What is a complication of tumor lysis syndrome?

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Uric acid increase leading to renal injury

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9
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What is ferrous sulfate?

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Iron supplement

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10
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What is important to do for masectomy?

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Elevate arm to prevent lymphedema

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11
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What is a major concern after chemo?

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Back pain, could mean spinal cord compression

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12
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What are the medications for an open fracture?

A 
Cefazolin - protect skin flora
Flexeril/Cyclobenaprine (Muscle relaxant)
Tetanus 
Toradol - anti-inflam
Opiods - analgesia
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13
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What are serious side effects of tamoxifen?

A

Thrombotic events - DVT

Endometrial cancer

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14
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How to treat PV?

A

Phlebotomy

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15
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Risk factors for colorectal cancer?

A

Hx in family
Hx IBS/Chron/Ulc. Col
Heredity of lynch
lifestyle obesity, red meat, cig smoking

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16
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What are the LAB WORK for Tumor Lysis life threatening conditions?

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Hyperkalemia
Hyperphosphatemia - aki/ and dys
Hypocalcemia

17
Q

What can worsen hyperkalemia and cause tumor lysis syndrome?

A

Spirnolactone

18
Q

What is first line of action for hemophilia pt?

A

Administer factor VIII

19
Q

What are the risk factors for cervical cancer?

A

HPV
Multiple Partners
Sexual activity <18
Weakened immunity (HIV)

20
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What is a risk factor for breast cancer?

A

Nulliparity - no previous pregnancy

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